The purpose of this video is to help you guys prepare for the food safety manager exam. We discuss what is a food temperature range zone, what are acceptable food temperatures, and some food safety manager exam questions. Passing this test is one of the first steps you must take to advance from selling food under the cottage food law and getting your food permit. Thanks for watching and for your support. If you like our videos subscribe to be part of the Coco Crew, if you're just passing by leave a like and a coconut emoji in the comments!

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How do I become a Certified Food Manager?

Please contact the approved test provider for times, dates, and cost of the examination as well as ordering training materials and scheduling a preparation course. Make sure you request the Florida Department of Health, Food Manager Certification test information since these providers do offer examinations for other food-related programs.

To become a certified food manager in compliance with Department of Health requirements, individuals must successfully pass a certification examination administered by any approved Manager Certification Test Provider (see below for listing).

Applications are available directly from the approved providers. The Department of Health does not require individuals to attend an examination preparation or training course; however, preparation courses, study guides, and other helpful materials are offered by each of the approved test providers.

Please contact the approved test provider for times, dates, and cost of the examination as well as ordering training materials and scheduling a preparation course. Make sure you request the Florida Department of Health, Food Manager Certification test information since these providers do offer examinations for other food-related programs. The test provider issues a certificate to successful participants, which is valid for a period of five years from the date of issuance. Each certified food manager must become re-certified through testing after a five-year period. All establishments shall designate in writing the food service manager or managers for each location.

The approved test providers are listed below in alphabetical order:

360training (877) 881-2235

AboveTraining/StateFoodSafety.com (801) 494-1416

Always Food Safe
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (800) 446-0257

ServSafe (800) 765-2122

Prometric (800) 624-2736